AUSTIN, Texas — The CapMetro Board of Directors has approved Transit Plan 2035, a comprehensive blueprint designed to enhance public transportation in Central Texas over the next decade and beyond.
Developed through 18 months of analysis and community collaboration, the plan aims to improve transit access and reliability across the region.
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More than 10,000 community members contributed feedback through surveys and events, influencing nearly 40% of the plan’s content.
“Transit Plan 2035 is truly a community-built plan as nearly 40% of it changed based on the thoughtful feedback from Central Texans during the second round of engagement alone,” said Dottie Watkins, CapMetro President & CEO.
Key Highlights of Transit Plan 2035’s Phased Implementation:
0–5 years: Targeted bus routes improvements, deliver full implementation on Rapid 800 and 837 to fulfill the Project Connect investment, and rail enhancements, including the new North Burnet/Uptown Station and extended hours of operation.5+ years: Integration with Austin Light Rail, additional bus route improvements, two new Pickup Zones and modifications to five existing zones, and expanded regional connectivity.10+ years: Further integration of Project Connect investments and strategic partnerships to support a connected regional express network.
Implementation will begin in 2026, with updates every five years.
For more details, visit capmetro.org/transit-plan-2035.